Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3) 99% Purity from Japan
Phosphorus trichloride is a colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid with the chemical formula PCl3, classified under HTS 2812.13.00.00 as a chloride of nonmetal phosphorus. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound used primarily in organic synthesis for producing phosphate esters and acid chlorides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain proper HAZMAT certification and UN-approved packaging as PCl3 is corrosive and reacts violently with water
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and purity certificate in documentation to verify classification under Chapter 28
• Avoid misclassification as pesticide intermediate; confirm it's not organo-inorganic per Chapter Note 2(b)